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PROVERBS 22:6; DEUTERONOMY 6 Train a child in the way he should go … (Prov. 22:6a). One of the most damaging consequences of the pervasive acceptance of humanistic psychology in our culture is the disintegration of proper training of children. Fundamental to the psychological approach to child-rearing is the presupposition that humans are no different … Continue reading “THE WAY HE SHOULD GO”

PROVERBS 22:6; EPHESIANS 6:1–4 … when he is old he will not turn from it (Prov. 22:6b). We briefly mentioned in yesterday’s lesson the importance of the early training of children. As a sapling is much more pliable than a full-grown oak, so is the child compared to an adult. “The more early the training, … Continue reading “PARENTAL CONSISTENCY”

PROVERBS 10:27; 14:26; 15:16 The fear of the Lord prolongs days but the years of the wicked will be shortened (Prov. 10:27). The fear of the Lord is a recurring theme not only in the book of Proverbs but throughout the Bible, Old and New Testaments alike. While no one can deny the repeated commands … Continue reading “FEAR OF THE LORD”

PROVERBS 27:23; ISAIAH 40 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks … (Prov. 27:23 NIV). During the past couple of weeks, we have gathered some pearls of wisdom from the book of Proverbs concerning young people. We examined some of Solomon’s advice about sins that most likely beset young people. While it is … Continue reading “KNOWING YOUR FLOCK”

PROVERBS 11:22; 31:10–31 As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a lovely woman who lacks discretion (Prov. 11:22). While men can certainly be vain, women are especially prone to this sin. Young girls in particular need to be warned against vanity and protected from their own tendency to concentrate too much … Continue reading “THE SNARE OF VANITY”

PROVERBS 17:17; 18:24; 27:10 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity (Prov. 17:17). It is probably safe to say that Christian parents are concerned about their children’s friendships. Many of them will regulate with whom their children can be friends, forbidding them to associate with unbelievers in an intimate … Continue reading “THE LOYAL FRIEND”

PROVERBS 17:2, 21, 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him (Prov. 17:25). As Solomon instructed his children to be wise, he often reminded them that a foolish son brings grief to his parents. One example of the foolish son so aptly given by our Lord … Continue reading “THE DISGRACEFUL SON”

PROVERBS 13:18; 15:5, 10 He who hates correction will die (Prov. 15:10b niv). We will structure our study of Solomon’s proverbs by grouping them under various topical headings. Solomon covers a wide range of subjects including marriage, work, self-control, the fear of the Lord, and others. First on our list is an examination of Solomon’s … Continue reading “HEEDING DISCIPLINE”

PROVERBS 14:15; 14:33; 17:18 The simple believes every word, but the prudent considers well his steps (Prov. 14:15). Next to a reckless disregard for discipline, a lack of sound judgment tends to be a prevailing deficiency in many young people. This can be attributed to a number of factors: inexperience, a natural propensity to folly, … Continue reading “DEVELOPING DISCERNMENT”

PROVERBS 12:17, 19; 19:5 He who speaks truth declares righteousness, but a false witness, deceit (Prov. 12:17). Any parent can testify to the ease with which children lie. They don’t have to learn to lie—it comes to them naturally. While it may seem obvious that we should instruct our children not to lie, we may … Continue reading “SUBTLE DECEIT”